About our Department
Our research
What is the overall aim?
Our mission is to improve the quality of life and survival of stroke victims by providing multidisciplinary, expert care and by carrying out clinical, translational and fundamental research.
What are the focus areas of your research?
The Erasmus MC Stroke Center has three research lines. We focus on 1.) acute ischemic stroke; 2.) subarachnoid hemorrhage; and 3.) intracerebral hemorrhage.
Our staff
Principal Investigators
- Prof. dr. Aad van der Lugt
- Prof. dr. Clemens M.F. Dirven
- Prof. dr. Diederik W.J. Dippel
- Prof. dr. Peter J. Koudstaal
Staff members
- Dr. Adriaan van Es
- Dr. Bob Roozenbeek
- Dr. Heleen M.M. van Beusekom
- Dr. Hester F. Lingsma
- Dr. Ruben Dammers
- Dr. Matthieu van der Jagt
- Prof. dr. Gerard M. Ribbers
- Prof. dr. Eric J.G. Sijbrands
- Prof. dr. Hence J.M. Verhagen
Coordinator
- Dianne van Dam-Nolen, MSc
Research groups
- Acute ischemic stroke
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
Projects
Erasmus MC Stroke Center – Acute ischemic stroke
Etiology & Risk Factors
We have two large biobanks:
- Rotterdam Study
- Erasmus Stroke Study
Acute treatment
Secondary prevention
- PARISK
- ECST-2
Organization & Quality of Care
Erasmus MC Stroke Center – Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Acute treatment
- CLASH trial
Prevention
- PROTECT-U study
Erasmus MC Stroke Center – Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Acute treatment
